SAVE THE STATE PARKS, OR GO SEE THEM WHILE YOU CAN.

March 31st, 2008

In the wake of the budget crisis we are hearing about, an issue that hits close to home has just been brought to my attention. Due to the state of the fiscal budget in California, two of our Los Angeles state parks are on the list to be closed: Will Rogers State Park in [...]

Ashley Watson: Purse Karma

March 28th, 2008

“It” purses come and go like this week’s gossip magazine cover girl. But Ashley Watson handbags are designed to stick around – in more ways than one. Not only are the styles classic downtown chic, Ashley Watson bags are handcrafted from recycled leather from charity thrift stores.

Each one-of-a-kind purse is individually handcrafted to [...]

Weekend We Can!

March 27th, 2008

EAT – Akasha
Culver City’s rebirth as an artist destination is under full swing, and that means new innovative restaurants are popping up in the area too! Akasha is an eco-friendly restaurant whose décor is completely organic and sustainable, as is the food! Akasha in Sanskrit means ether and in Hindi means sky, [...]

The Tree of Enlightenment

March 26th, 2008

In Buddhist lore, the Bodhi Tree is the “tree of enlightenment.” Once inside Bodhi Tree Book Store, you can see first hand the meaning behind this.
For almost 40 years the Bodhi Tree has been a refuge and spiritual sanctuary for Angelenos. The store carries a variety of books on healing, wellness, alternative cooking [...]

Vegan Sisters of Spork Foods

March 25th, 2008

The best thing about my Thanksgiving gathering last year, alongside the company and conversation, was the truffle scented mushroom gravy from Spork Foods. For a handful of mouthfuls, it was all my guests and I could talk (or more accurately, moan) about.
Spork’s vegan duo—sparkling sisters Heather and Jenny Goldberg—offers inventive catering for party-hosters and [...]